82_FR_23263 82 FR 23166 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

82 FR 23166 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 97 (May 22, 2017)

Page Range23166-23169
FR Document2017-10140

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by cracking in the door sill area of the aft cargo door. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the aft cargo door lower torsion box area, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 97 (Monday, May 22, 2017) 
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 97 (Monday, May 22, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-10140]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0480; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-204-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series 
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively 
called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series 
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by cracking in the door sill 
area of the aft cargo door. This proposed AD would require repetitive 
inspections of the aft cargo door lower torsion box area, and 
corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address 
the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room

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W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus 
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 
51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0480; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0480; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-204-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0241, dated December 6, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series 
airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Cracks were found on in-service aeroplane post mod 5438 in the 
door sill area, from frame (FR) 60 to FR63, including the sill beam 
flag, lock fitting, door sill web and torsion door panel. Two 
previous cases with less crack extent were also reported.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
reduced structural integrity of the aeroplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus published Inspection 
Service Bulletin (SB) A310-53-2139 and SB A300-53-6179 to provide 
inspection instructions for the affected areas. Airbus published 
also Airbus SB A310-53-2141 and SB A300-53-6181 to provide 
modification instructions.
    Further analysis showed that aeroplanes pre-mod 5438, for which 
one or several lock fittings have been replaced by post mod 10319 
lock fittings, could also be affected. Airbus published SB A310-53-
2143 and SB A300-53-6185 to provide inspection instructions.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive Special Detailed Inspections (SDI) of the aft cargo door 
lower torsion box area and, depending on findings, accomplishment of 
applicable corrective action(s).

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0480.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6185, dated February 
11, 2016; and Service Bulletin A310-53-2143, dated February 11, 2016; 
which describe, among other actions, repetitive inspections of the aft 
cargo door sill area for cracking. These documents are distinct since 
they apply to different airplane models. This service information is 
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it 
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in 
the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 18 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                 Cost on U.S.
              Action                    Labor cost        Parts cost      Cost per product        operators
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Inspection.......................  12 work-hours x $85              $0  $1,020 per           $18,360 per
                                    per hour = $1,020                    inspection cycle.    inspection cycle.
                                    per inspection
                                    cycle.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
a cost estimate for the on-condition corrective actions specified in 
this proposed AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:

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General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA 
with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by 
prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the 
Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This 
regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses 
an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products 
identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0480; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
204-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by July 6, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD; certificated 
in any category; except those on which Airbus Modification 5438 was 
embodied in production.
    (1) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
    (2) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
    (3) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
    (4) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
    (5) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by cracking in the door sill area of the 
aft cargo door. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
cracking of the door sill area of the aft cargo; such cracking could 
adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Repetitive Inspections

    Within the applicable compliance time specified in table 1 to 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) 
inspection for cracking of the door sill area (including the sill 
beam flag, lock fitting, door sill web, and torsion door panel) of 
the aft cargo door lower torsion box area, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6185, 
dated February 11, 2016; or Service Bulletin A310-53-2143, dated 
February 11, 2016; as applicable. Repeat the HFEC inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 15,100 flight cycles.

         Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Initial Inspection
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         Airplane configuration                  Compliance time
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Repaired (date known), post-Airbus       Before exceeding 25,800 flight
 Modification 10319 lock fittings         cycles since the lock fitting
 installed using Airbus Structural        replacement.
 Repair Manual (SRM) Task 51-72-00.
Repaired (no record, date unknown),      Before exceeding 25,800 flight
 post-Airbus Modification 10319 lock      cycles from November 1, 1996.
 fittings installed using Airbus SRM
 Task 51-72-00.
Non-repaired airplane, or airplane       No inspection required.
 repaired with pre-Airbus Modification
 10319 lock fittings using Airbus SRM
 Task 51-72-00.
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(h) Corrective Action

    If any crack is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-53-6185, dated February 11, 2016; or Service Bulletin 
A310-53-2143, dated February 11, 2016; as applicable; except, where 
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6185, dated February 11, 2016; or 
Service Bulletin A310-53-2143, dated February 11, 2016; specifies to 
contact Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies that action as 
``RC'' (Required for Compliance), before further flight, accomplish 
corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.

(i) Terminating Action

    Repair of an airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this AD 
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the manager of the International Branch, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. 
Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by

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the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0241, dated December 6, 2016, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket 
No. FAA-2017-0480.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-10140 Filed 5-19-17; 8:45 am]
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23166 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 97 / Monday, May 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules TABLE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR INSPECTIONS Repetitive inspection Airplane model Initial inspection intervals FALCON 2000 airplanes ..................... Prior to exceeding 2,000 flight cycles since the airplane’s first flight, or 2,000 flight cycles. within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. FALCON 2000EX airplanes ................ Prior to exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the airplane’s first flight, or 1,000 flight cycles. within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever oc- curs later. (i) Corrective Action Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 11, If any discrepancy is found during any Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. 2017. inspection required by paragraph (h) of this (m) Other FAA AD Provisions Michael Kaszycki, AD: Before further flight, replace the affected Acting Manager, Transport Airplane anti-ice piccolo tube with a new or The following provisions also apply to this Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. serviceable part, and replace or re-identify AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2017–10135 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am] the affected wing outboard slat as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment (AMOCs): The Manager, International BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane F2000–431, Revision 1, dated June 6, 2016; Directorate, FAA, has the authority to or Service Bulletin F2000EX–391, Revision 1, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION dated June 6, 2016; as applicable. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Federal Aviation Administration (j) Optional Terminating Action request to your principal inspector or local Modification of an airplane by installing a Flight Standards District Office, as 14 CFR Part 39 new or serviceable anti-ice piccolo tube, and appropriate. If sending information directly replacing or re-identifying the affected wing to the International Branch, send it to the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0480; Directorate outboard slat, terminates the repetitive attention of the person identified in Identifier 2016–NM–204–AD] inspections required by paragraph (h) of this paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may AD, if done in accordance with the RIN 2120–AA64 be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Service Bulletin F2000–431, Revision 1, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus dated June 6, 2016; or Service Bulletin approved AMOC, notify your appropriate F2000EX–391, Revision 1, dated June 6, principal inspector, or lacking a principal Airplanes 2016; as applicable. inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding AGENCY: Federal Aviation (k) Parts Installation Prohibition district office. Administration (FAA), DOT. As of the time specified in paragraph (k)(1) (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking or (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable, no person requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (NPRM). may install on any airplane an affected anti- actions from a manufacturer, the action must ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat. be accomplished using a method approved SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (1) For an airplane that, on the effective by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain date of this AD, has an affected anti-ice 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, piccolo tube or an affected outboard slat the EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA and F4–600R series airplanes, and installed: Before further flight after DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval Model A300 C4–605R Variant F modification of that airplane as required by must include the DOA-authorized signature. paragraph (i) of this AD. airplanes (collectively called Model (2) For an airplane that, on the effective (n) Related Information A300–600 series airplanes); and Model date of this AD, does not have an affected (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing A310 series airplanes. This proposed anti-ice piccolo tube or an affected outboard Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD AD was prompted by cracking in the slat installed: As of the effective date of this 2016–0149, dated July 25, 2016, for related door sill area of the aft cargo door. This AD. information. This MCAI may be found in the proposed AD would require repetitive (l) Later-Approved Parts AD docket on the Internet at http:// inspections of the aft cargo door lower www.regulations.gov by searching for and torsion box area, and corrective actions Installation on an airplane of an anti-ice locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0475. piccolo tube having a part number approved if necessary. We are proposing this AD (2) For more information about this AD, to address the unsafe condition on these after the effective date of this AD is contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, acceptable for compliance with the products. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport requirements of paragraph (i) or paragraph (j) DATES: We must receive comments on of this AD, as applicable, provided the Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; this proposed AD by July 6, 2017. conditions in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD are met. telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, (1) The anti-ice piccolo tube part number (3) For service information identified in using the procedures found in 14 CFR must be approved by the Manager, this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box methods: 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Dassault telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Aviation’s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). service information at the FAA, Transport instructions for submitting comments. (2) The installation of the anti-ice piccolo Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Fax: 202–493–2251. tube must be accomplished in accordance Renton, WA. For information on the • Mail: U.S. Department of with a method approved by the Manager, availability of this material at the FAA, call Transportation, Docket Operations, M– International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room VerDate Sep<11>2014 12:41 May 19, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\22MYP1.SGM 22MYP1

Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 97 / Monday, May 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules 23167 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., FAA–2017–0480; Directorate Identifier A300–53–6185 to provide inspection Washington, DC 20590. 2016–NM–204–AD’’ at the beginning of instructions. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail your comments. We specifically invite For the reason described above, this address above between 9 a.m. and 5 comments on the overall regulatory, [EASA] AD requires repetitive Special p.m., Monday through Friday, except Detailed Inspections (SDI) of the aft cargo economic, environmental, and energy door lower torsion box area and, depending Federal holidays. aspects of this proposed AD. We will on findings, accomplishment of applicable For service information identified in consider all comments received by the corrective action(s). this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, closing date and may amend this Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond proposed AD based on those comments. You may examine the MCAI in the Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac AD docket on the Internet at http:// We will post all comments we Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 www.regulations.gov by searching for receive, without change, to http:// 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– www.regulations.gov, including any account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 0480. personal information you provide. We Internet http://www.airbus.com. You will also post a report summarizing each Related Service Information Under 1 may view this referenced service substantive verbal contact we receive CFR Part 51 information at the FAA, Transport about this proposed AD. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin SW., Renton, WA. For information on Discussion A300–53–6185, dated February 11, the availability of this material at the 2016; and Service Bulletin A310–53– The European Aviation Safety Agency FAA, call 425–227–1221. 2143, dated February 11, 2016; which (EASA), which is the Technical Agent describe, among other actions, repetitive Examining the AD Docket for the Member States of the European inspections of the aft cargo door sill area You may examine the AD docket on Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness for cracking. These documents are the Internet at http:// Directive 2016–0241, dated December 6, distinct since they apply to different www.regulations.gov by searching for 2016 (referred to after this as the airplane models. This service and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness information is reasonably available 0480; or in person at the Docket Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct because the interested parties have Management Facility between 9 a.m. an unsafe condition for certain Airbus access to it through their normal course and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– of business or by the means identified except Federal holidays. The AD docket 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 in the ADDRESSES section. contains this proposed AD, the C4–605R Variant F airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments (collectively called Model A300–600 FAA’s Determination and Requirements received, and other information. The series airplanes); and Model A310 series of This Proposed AD street address for the Docket Operations airplanes. The MCAI states: This product has been approved by office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in Cracks were found on in-service aeroplane the aviation authority of another the ADDRESSES section. Comments will post mod 5438 in the door sill area, from country, and is approved for operation be available in the AD docket shortly frame (FR) 60 to FR63, including the sill in the United States. Pursuant to our after receipt. beam flag, lock fitting, door sill web and bilateral agreement with the State of torsion door panel. Two previous cases with FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan less crack extent were also reported. Design Authority, we have been notified Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, This condition, if not detected and of the unsafe condition described in the International Branch, ANM–116, corrected, could lead to reduced structural MCAI and service information Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, integrity of the aeroplane. referenced above. We are proposing this 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA To address this unsafe condition, Airbus AD because we evaluated all pertinent 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; published Inspection Service Bulletin (SB) information and determined an unsafe fax 425–227–1149. A310–53–2139 and SB A300–53–6179 to condition exists and is likely to exist or provide inspection instructions for the develop on other products of these same SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: affected areas. Airbus published also Airbus type designs. Comments Invited SB A310–53–2141 and SB A300–53–6181 to provide modification instructions. Costs of Compliance We invite you to send any written Further analysis showed that aeroplanes relevant data, views, or arguments about pre-mod 5438, for which one or several lock We estimate that this proposed AD this proposed AD. Send your comments fittings have been replaced by post mod affects 18 airplanes of U.S. registry. to an address listed under the 10319 lock fittings, could also be affected. We estimate the following costs to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Airbus published SB A310–53–2143 and SB comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Inspection ............................... 12 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $1,020 per inspection cycle ... $18,360 per inspection cycle. = $1,020 per inspection cycle. nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS We have received no definitive data Authority for This Rulemaking Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more that would enable us to provide a cost Title 49 of the United States Code detail the scope of the Agency’s estimate for the on-condition corrective specifies the FAA’s authority to issue authority. actions specified in this proposed AD. rules on aviation safety. 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23168 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 97 / Monday, May 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules General requirements.’’ Under that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (2) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R section, Congress charges the FAA with airplanes. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (3) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R safety, Incorporation by reference, airplanes. air commerce by prescribing regulations Safety. for practices, methods, and procedures (4) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F The Proposed Amendment airplanes. the Administrator finds necessary for (5) Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222, safety in air commerce. This regulation Accordingly, under the authority –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes. is within the scope of that authority delegated to me by the Administrator, because it addresses an unsafe condition the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (d) Subject that is likely to exist or develop on 39 as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of products identified in this rulemaking America Code 53, Fuselage. action. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (e) Reason DIRECTIVES Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by cracking in the We determined that this proposed AD ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 door sill area of the aft cargo door. We are would not have federalism implications continues to read as follows: issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking under Executive Order 13132. This of the door sill area of the aft cargo; such Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. cracking could adversely affect the structural proposed AD would not have a § 39.13 [Amended] integrity of the airplane. substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (f) Compliance Government and the States, or on the the following new airworthiness Comply with this AD within the distribution of power and directive (AD): compliance times specified, unless already responsibilities among the various Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0480; done. levels of government. Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–204–AD. (g) Repetitive Inspections For the reasons discussed above, I (a) Comments Due Date certify this proposed regulation: Within the applicable compliance time We must receive comments by July 6, 2017. specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (b) Affected ADs AD: Do a high frequency eddy current 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the door None. sill area (including the sill beam flag, lock DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (c) Applicability fitting, door sill web, and torsion door panel) (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); of the aft cargo door lower torsion box area, 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), in accordance with the Accomplishment Alaska; and Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– 4. Will not have a significant (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD; certificated in any category; except those on which Airbus 53–6185, dated February 11, 2016; or Service economic impact, positive or negative, Modification 5438 was embodied in Bulletin A310–53–2143, dated February 11, on a substantial number of small entities production. 2016; as applicable. Repeat the HFEC under the criteria of the Regulatory (1) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, inspection thereafter at intervals not to Flexibility Act. and B4–622 airplanes. exceed 15,100 flight cycles. TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—INITIAL INSPECTION Airplane configuration Compliance time Repaired (date known), post-Airbus Modification 10319 lock fittings in- Before exceeding 25,800 flight cycles since the lock fitting replace- stalled using Airbus Structural Repair Manual (SRM) Task 51–72–00. ment. Repaired (no record, date unknown), post-Airbus Modification 10319 Before exceeding 25,800 flight cycles from November 1, 1996. lock fittings installed using Airbus SRM Task 51–72–00. Non-repaired airplane, or airplane repaired with pre-Airbus Modification No inspection required. 10319 lock fittings using Airbus SRM Task 51–72–00. (h) Corrective Action (i) Terminating Action to the manager of the International Branch, If any crack is found during any inspection Repair of an airplane as required by send it to the attention of the person required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before paragraph (h) of this AD constitutes identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. further flight, repair in accordance with the terminating action for the repetitive Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Service Bulletin A300–53–6185, dated AD for that airplane. any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate February 11, 2016; or Service Bulletin A310– principal inspector, or lacking a principal (j) Other FAA AD Provisions 53–2143, dated February 11, 2016; as inspector, the manager of the local flight The following provisions also apply to this standards district office/certificate holding applicable; except, where Airbus Service AD: Bulletin A300–53–6185, dated February 11, district office. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS 2016; or Service Bulletin A310–53–2143, (AMOCs): The Manager, International requirement in this AD to obtain corrective dated February 11, 2016; specifies to contact Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to actions from a manufacturer, the action must Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested be accomplished using a method approved that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Compliance), before further flight, In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or accomplish corrective actions in accordance request to your principal inspector or local the European Aviation Safety Agency with the procedures specified in paragraph Flight Standards District Office, as (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design (j)(2) of this AD. appropriate. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 97 / Monday, May 22, 2017 / Proposed Rules 23169 the DOA, the approval must include the (k) Related Information Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; DOA-authorized signature. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ service information contains procedures or airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 2016–0241, dated December 6, 2016, for tests that are identified as RC, those You may view this service information at the related information. This MCAI may be procedures and tests must be done to comply FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 with this AD; any procedures or tests that are found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For not identified as RC are recommended. Those information on the availability of this procedures and tests that are not identified and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0480. (2) For more information about this AD, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator’s contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12, maintenance or inspection program without International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 2017. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Michael Kaszycki, the procedures and tests identified as RC can Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane be done and the airplane can be put back in (3) For service information identified in Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness [FR Doc. 2017–10140 Filed 5–19–17; 8:45 am] RC require approval of an AMOC. Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice BILLING CODE 4910–13–P nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS VerDate Sep<11>2014 12:41 May 19, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\22MYP1.SGM 22MYP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 6, 2017.
ContactDan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation82 FR 23166 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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